Veterans Day Events: 11/11

Monday

Nov 11, 2013 at 12:01 AMNov 11, 2013 at 12:19 AM

Here’s a look at local events planned today in observance of Veterans Day.

Here’s a look at local events planned today in observance of Veterans Day:10 a.m.: Tuscaloosa Veterans Day program at Tuscaloosa Veterans Memorial Park in front of University Mall at 1701 McFarland Blvd. E. Speaker will be Willie J. Williams, a retired lieutenant general. 11 a.m.-noon: on the Quad in front of the Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library. Rain location will be in 205 Gorgas Library. Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Duane Lamb, UA assistant vice president, facilities and grounds, will be the keynote speaker. A Walk of Champions featuring luminarias is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on the north side of Bryant-Denny Stadium. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Ma’Cile’s Museum of Miscellanea will be celebrating Veterans Day at 154 Second St. NE, Gordo. All veterans are invited to sign the veterans wall. People can write thank-you notes to be delivered to patients at the Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted.11:30 a.m.: Veterans Day program at Clara Verner Towers, 101 Hackberry Lane. 12:30 p.m.-3 p.m.: Salute to All Veterans at Murphy African American Museum, 2601 Paul W. Bryant Drive. Free tour for veterans. Veterans recognition at 1 p.m. with a certificate of appreciation presented. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 205-758-2861.